Tree Talk: The Religious Life of TreesThursday, Nov. 6, 4:30 p.m.Samek Art Museum, Elaine Langone Center (ELC), Third Floor Dr. John Penniman, Religious Studies, will explore the significance of trees within multiple religious traditions, with an emphasis on the central role that trees have played in myths, rituals, and ethics. We will discuss how trees have shaped cultural worldviews and, in turn, how these worldviews affect the meaning humans make of trees. Tree Time at the Museum (https://museum.bucknell.edu/2025/07/31/tree-time-at-the-museum/) Every Thursday, Sept. 4 – Dec. 04, 2025, 4:30 pm. About: Step away from your daily routine and join us campfire-style, with a mug of hot coffee or tea, as we explore the vast arboreal world around us. From the science of orchard management to ancient tree lore, from the history of the local logging industry to a live spoon carving demo, each Tree Talk offers a unique perspective on the deep-rooted significance of trees. Join us for one session, a couple, or all of them! Everyone is welcome!

Tree Time with Dr. John Penniman4:30 p.m.Samek Art Museum, Bucknell University, Elaine Langone Center, top floor701 Moore Avenue, Lewisburg, PAThis talk by Dr. John Penniman, Religious Studies, will explore the significance of trees within multiple religious traditions, with an emphasis on the central role that trees have played in myths, rituals, and ethics. We will discuss how trees have shaped cultural worldviews and, in turn, how these worldviews affect the meaning humans make of trees.